I started this piece of fir over the weekend.

This is a cheap find at the Salvation Army that gave me the inspiration.

Here is what he looks like today.

The back.

The side.

Still a long way to go.

Finally figured out a bottom section for this poplar plank.

When complete he will be a standing lamp.

He's very thin and blade or paddle like in front.

"Punchy's Brother" got a clear coat.

I wanted to take a lot of wood out and still have it solid.

The wood on the back portion was a bit soft and pulpy.

I just kept detail to a minimum.

Overall beautiful weather here in Oregon.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

I heard from Rory " WildsvilleMan" Snyder this week, the pith helmeted cool-cat organizer of Tiki Caliente and I'm invited back this year so Palm Springs here I come. The show is in May. Also heard back from Tiki Oasis in San Diego and I am on the waiting list so I'm positive about the chances of doing that one too. Just got word that I'm in at the Gresham Artwalk, a local show that I have done the past four years. It is the third Saturday in July.

"Dong Clock"

Felix

Orin

Frog Island Tikis

Frog Island Tikis

About Me

I started carving tikis in 2000 after a trip to Maui. I love and appreciate Polynesian culture, but rather than follow traditional ways, I put my own rather twisted view on the matter. I build each tiki with a protective edge to watch over the owner's well being. Most of them are of redwood or cedar, but my brother-in-law Jimbo brings me excellent palm from California. I start with a chainsaw and then really get into them with chisels, files, and knives. I have read that the ONLY way to breath life into an idol is through use of hand tools, but if primitive man had access to a chainsaw I know he would have used it. Tikis are for fun. Mahalo- CY